Amanda Owen has opened up about how she wanted a ‘real’ representation of her family on new series of her More4’s Our Farm Next Door – just days after she branded her ex husband Clive a ‘frustrating and horrible thing’ in a dramatic fallout. 

The Owen family, consisting of Amanda, 50, Clive, 70, and their nine kids, have been on our screens for a number years, after opening their farm up to cameras on Channel 5’s Our Yorkshire Farm in 2018. 

The programme wrapped up in 2022, following on from the pair’s separation after 22 years of marriage, and fans were over the moon when Our Farm Next Door was announced.

The second series premiered last month and has seen the former couple navigate their new relationship, including the various ups and downs following their split.   

On Thursday English shepherdess Amanda took to social media to praise Channel 4 and production Wise Owl Films for helping create the programme and how her family has been portrayed.

Amanda wrote on Instagram: ‘Whilst on the theme of people behind the scenes involved in the renovation project it’s important to acknowledge the talented folk who create the tv series Our Farm Next Door. 

Amanda Owen opens up about how she wanted ‘non scripted, no scene set up and accurate portrayal’ of her family on new series of Our Farm Next Door – after locking horns with ex husband Clive (both pictured)

The Owen family, consisting of Amanda, 50, Clive, 70, and their nine kids, have been on our screens for a number years after opening their farm up to cameras on Channel 5’s Our Yorkshire Farm in 2018

The programme wrapped up in 2022, following on from the pair’s separation after 22 years of marriage, but fans were over the moon when they returned to their screens for a different programme Our Farm Next Door – to follow them renovating an old farmhouse

‘Reality appears to be used very loosely in many instances but we wanted a non scripted, no scene set up, accurate portrayal of the realities of farming, families, friends complete with the flare ups, feuds and **** ups! *click bait provided* 

‘To be given this opportunity by @channel4 & @wiseowlfilms & to find ourselves working with a dedicated, devoted and it has to be said fearless team & crew has been brilliant. 

‘Nothing fazes them, be it snow drifts, incessant rain, ten people all talking at same time, swear words, incoherent mumblings & constant distractions they have taken it all in their stride & somehow managed to make sense of it all without going completely mad.

‘They ignored all warnings of what not to work with, children & animals & have made what I reckon to be an aesthetically pleasing, gentle series that represents us, quietly explores the rich heritage of the area & what shaped our countryside. 

‘All whilst championing the often overlooked craftsmen & farmers who retain the knowledge, skills & understanding that was there long before our generation rebranded it & call it our own. 

‘Sustainable, regenerative, self sufficient , simple living, foods, comforts & a strong work ethic.

‘I know that there were many less pleasant aspects & terrible hardships endured but we are fortunate that we can pick which elements of the past we take away & where we can make improvements. 

‘There’s one overriding element that jumps out from the diary and that is that some aspects of life never change & it’s these human, relatable diary entries that resonate with me the most.

The former married couple pictured with their nine children Raven, 23, Reuben, 21, Miles, 18, Edith, 16, Violet, 14, Sidney, 13, Annas, 11, Clemmy, nine, and Nancy, eight 

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‘So thank you’s going out to Paul, Jayne, Mark, Rebecca & Lindsay & all at @wiseowlfilms @channel4 & ultimately @jocantello1 who has never waivered or wobbled when I most certainly have.’

Finishing the lengthy post, she joked: ‘Don’t worry, this is not an Oscar acceptance so I’m not to thank the farms namesake Anthony Clarkson.. he’s ᴅᴇᴀᴅ.’ 

Many rushed to the comments section to share the love.

One said: ‘Absolutely loving seeing you all back on our screens.’

‘You have a great way with words Amanda, I’m absolutely loving this series,I often feel jealous of the wonderful places you live and work in, there is so much history, and you are adding to it with the loving way you are bringing that cottage back to life.’ 

‘Well said ! It’s a brilliant show , love watching you all.’ 

‘We need programmes like this to take us away from grim reality of world news. I curl up on sofa & turn up volume & enjoy. Thank you!’ 

‘Perfectly and honourably said.’

It comes after Amanda branded her ex Clive a ‘frustrating and horrible thing’ as the pair locked horns over his ‘unbearable’ behaviour in the wake of his surgery on Tuesday’s instalment of Our Farm Next Door.

As viewers will know, in the first episode of the brand new season, Clive underwent a hip operation and he has been trying to recover from his surgery.

And it appeared that there was a little bit of tension between the former couple, who broke up in 2022 after 22 years of marriage, while they were busy grooming their sheep at Ravenseat Farm, which is next door to Anty John. 

In one scene, Amanda said to him: ‘Amanda brutally told her ex husband: ‘You have been unbearable.’ 

She recalled how at one point he was sitting in the kitchen in his underwear and said: ‘You are a really frustrating, horrible thing.’ 

Days before Amanda faced questions over a ‘disgusting and disturbing’ video of her son Reuben that she posted on Instagram.

Our Yorkshire Farm airs on More4.